2. There was also a Rat Pack from Ventura, CA on Mystic Records that released two EP's titled "Rat Pack" and "Ice Cream, Acid, and Cigarettes" and one self titled LP. They were also released on few Mystic Records compilations such as the Nardcore comp.
3.There is also a UK rave group from the early '90s who used the name The Rat Pack who had hits with tracks like "Searchin' for my rizzla"
STANDING ON THE CORNER
The Rat Pack Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Brother you don't know a nicer occupation
Matter of fact, neither do I
Than standing on a corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
I'm the cat that got the cream
Haven't got a girl but I can wish
So I'll take me down to Main street
And that's where I select my imaginary dish
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye
Brother if you've got a rich imagination
Give it a whirl, give it a try
Try standing on a corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
Or for that woo look in your eye
Standing on the corner watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
The Rat Pack's "Standing on the Corner" is a playful and upbeat song about the joys of people-watching, and watching girls go by. The song is a relaxed, almost lazy tune with lively horn and saxophone arrangements, that encourages and celebrates the art of observing and admiring people in public spaces.
The lyrics repeat the phrase – standing on a corner, watching all the girls go by - several times, showcasing how much the singer enjoys the act of watching, and how it can be considered an enjoyable pastime. The song encourages listeners to observe and enjoy the world and the people around them.
The second verse speaks to the impossibility of having a romantic partner, but the joy is in the dreaming, which is a common theme in Rat Pack songs, emphasizing the importance of imagining and fantasizing to create a feeling of contentment.
The final verse encourages listeners to give into their amorous thoughts and enjoy the pleasures of visual appreciation, with the singer explaining that no one can be arrested for their thoughts, and the woozy look in their eyes when they see someone they like.
Overall, "Standing on the Corner" is a lighthearted, fun, and catchy song that encourages people to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, like observing others, and indulging in one's fantasies.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Enjoying the pleasant sight of girls passing by from a street corner
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Just like the previous line, repeating the pleasure of watching girls from a street corner and admiring their beauty
Brother you don't know a nicer occupation
Suggesting that watching girls from a street corner is a pleasurable pastime like no other
Matter of fact, neither do I
Admitting that he shares the same opinion and enjoys it just as much
Than standing on a corner watching all the girls
Reiterating that watching girls walk by on a street corner is a great way to spend one's time
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Expressing the sheer joy of watching girls walk by from a street corner
I'm the cat that got the cream
Feeling satisfied and happy like a cat that just licked the cream off a saucer
Haven't got a girl but I can dream
Although he doesn't have a girlfriend at the moment, he can still dream about one
Haven't got a girl but I can wish
Despite not having a girlfriend, he still has hopes and wishes to find one
So I'll take me down to Main street
Deciding to go down to Main street to see if he spots a girl that catches his eye
And that's where I select my imaginary dish
Describing how he 'selects' girls on Main street like his own imaginary buffet
Standing on a corner watching all the girls go by
Repeating the enjoyment of watching girls pass by from a street corner
Standing on a corner giving all the girls the eye
Making eyes at the girls that walk by, as if to show appreciation for their beauty
Brother if you've got a rich imagination
Encouraging others to embrace their imaginations and enjoy watching girls walk by like he does
Give it a whirl, give it a try
Urge others to try the same approach and see if they too might find pleasure in watching girls walk by from a street corner
Try standing on a corner watching all the girls
Repeating the suggestion to try watching girls from a street corner to enjoy the view
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Expressing the same enjoyment of girls passing by from a street corner, as in previous lines
Brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
Reassurance to others that the thoughts they may have while watching girls are harmless and can not be illegal
Or for that woo look in your eye
Suggesting that the mischievous look one may have while watching girls from a street corner is also harmless and can not lead to legal issues
Standing on the corner watching all the girls
Final repetition of the joy of watching girls from a street corner
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by
Final repetition of the same idea from previous lines
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Frank Loesser
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@donnasmith5400
Listened to this,in the early 90's. My eldest daughter was raised on this music.
#raving mother & daughter
@ianjacka469
When I was 15 in 1994 a small,but rough, town in Norfolk called Thetford held a U-16 rave called Hyperdance in the local sports hall. It was only about an 8th full. But Ratpack played for a fraction of their normal fee. I lived for the scene then, my bedroom was literally wallpapered with fliers. They played a wicked long set and were incredible. At the end when everyone was leaving I went to the toilet and saw the youth ventre organiser and in my ecstasy fuelled state thanked her for organising it......and in the corner chilling out were some blackblokes with dreads, a rare sight in a small Norfolk town.....then it dawned on me ...IT WAS THE RATPACK, I asked the youth worker if I could talk to them, she said yes. As a skinny naive 15 year old white boy, who got intimidated just getting fliers from record shops, I was very intimdated they were all well built smoking weed which was rare then cos all you could get was hash back then. But I went up to them and praised them on their wicked live set, and they pulled up a chair for me, and each one took the time to sign my Fantazia top. Lovely blokes, found it hilarious talking to this twitching little 15 year old with rolling eyes and a stuckout jaw. They inspired me to start Djing, Inever made it big, but was a good and respected techno DJ whoused to play at all the illegals in Norfolk after Hardcore evolved intojungle, then D and B. Cos Norfolkis reallyrural with no clubs raves were held in mainly marquees in fields,barn,or the beach, and occassionally unused warehouses in Norwich.
@justinh6260
Love this story man..:-)
@loobyloo2923
Brilliant story, glad it worked out well.
@jackhilton7119
My boss owns the local church in thetford
@stephenbarrett4863
Wow your youth worker was a piece of shit allowing you to use drugs
@Uygkuyfkutfkytfkutfv
Tl;dr
@OhHeyItsShan
I remember listening to this play on pirate station Kool FM whilst at boarding school in Croydon, South London in 1992. TDK tapes at the ready, finger on the record button! Those were the days!
@matthewprince9705
I remember listening to Xposure FM in 1998 during UK Garage. Great times when I was at Croydon College!
@danielpayne500
I used to live Down the Road in Croydon OMG !!! Those were the Days of Kool FM